Cleveland City Vineyard: Recent Episodes
Sermons
In this message, JT Meyer closes our Beatitudes series by unpacking what it really means to be “persecuted for righteousness’ sake,”. We reclaim two misunderstood words: righteousness and persecution. Righteousness isn’t about rigid rule-keeping; it’s about living the way of Jesus — a life marked by love, humility, and justice. And persecution isn’t losing comfort or privilege; it’s the cost of embodying that way in a world that resists it.
The beatitudes cultural misconceptions, and invites us to live like Jesus did — with love, blessing, and faithfulness — even when it costs us something.
Jesus calls us to live with both mercy and purity of heart. In this message, JT Meyer explores how mercy flows outward in forgiveness and compassion, while purity is formed inward through wholeness and integrity. Discover the promises Jesus gives to those who live this way: receiving His mercy and seeing God more clearly.
In this weeks message Nate Berkey continues our series on the Beatitudes by looking at Jesus' call to be peacemakers. He discusses the original Hebrew word for peace (Shalom) and how it means so much more. We explore how peacemaking isn't the same as peace keeping and how it applies to us personally and expands to peace globally.
This week Megan Berkey continues our series on the Beatitudes. We look at what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Rethinking the idea that righteousness is just about a moral code, but it's about justice and mercy. It's about how we interact with the world around us.
What if true strength isn’t found in power, control, or domination? This week JT Meyer dives into Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Meekness isn’t about being passive or weak—it’s about trusting God so deeply that you don’t have to fight for your own way. Together, we’ll explore how meekness shapes our relationships, our leadership, and our response to suffering. Discover how to live with open hands instead of clenched fists, and find the freedom and peace that come from letting God be in control.
This week JT Meyer continues are series on the Beatitudes. In the second Beatitude, Jesus declares, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” This blessing invites us to be honest about our grief—whether it’s the ache of personal loss, the brokenness in the world, or the pain we carry together in community. In this message, we explore how mourning opens us to God’s presence, connects us to one another, and anchors us in the hope that He is making all things new.
In this sermon JT Meyer kicks off our new series on The Beatitudes. Jesus begins by declaring, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” What looks like weakness or loss is actually the doorway into God’s kingdom. In this message, we explore how admitting our need opens us to God’s sufficiency and blessing.
This week Elizabeth Hill shared with us the story about God expanding Peters view in Acts 10. We discuss how throughout the bible God stretches our understanding and how inclusion has always been Gods plan .
In this week’s message, Nate Berkey wraps up our Rhythms of Formation series by inviting us into the practice of inner formation—honestly facing the dissonance between what we believe to be true and what we actually experience. Drawing from the life of St Martin de Porres and the ancient prayer of examen, we explore how self-reflection is not meant to leave us in shame or confusion, but to lead us deeper into the ways of Jesus, where grace transforms both our hearts and our lives.
JT Meyer continues our Rhythms of Formation series by talking about mission. Mission is not something big or far away, but a faithful presence right where you are. Inspired by Dorothy Day’s life, we explore how love, proximity, and small acts of faith can become powerful expressions of the gospel in our neighborhoods and everyday lives.
In this week’s sermon, JT Meyer shares about the life of Brother Lawrence, a humble monk who turned daily chores into moments with God. Discover how ordinary tasks can become sacred, and how prayer can be as simple as paying attention.
This Week JT Meyer asks the question, What if Christian community isn’t just a nice idea—but a revolutionary way of life? We continue our Rhythms of Formation series and explore the legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and why shared life, humble listening, and costly love still matter today.
Megan Berkey continues our Rhythms of Formation series by looking at the story of Pauli Murray and how her life demonstrated God's Justice. We look at Micah 6:8 and see how it should shape our lives.
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In this message JT Meyer kicks off our Rhythms of Formation series, we explore the life of Horatio Spafford—the man behind the beloved hymn It Is Well with My Soul—and how worship can become an anchor in the midst of sorrow. Drawing from Spafford’s story of loss and resilience, we reflect on how worship shapes our beliefs, awakens our hearts, unites us as a church, centers us on Jesus, and exalts God even when life falls apart. Worship isn’t just expression—it’s formation.
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In this week's sermon, Nate Berkey closes up our FIRE & WHISPER series. Through 1 Kings 19:19-21, we explore how the call of God isn't just for you - it's meant to be passed on.
In this week’s sermon, JT Meyer continues our FIRE & WHISPER series. We follow Elijah into the cave—burned out, alone, and ready to give up. God compassionately meets him with a question: “What are you doing here?” And then comes the whisper. Not in the wind, not in the fire, but in the stillness.
Through 1 Kings 19:9–18, we explore how God speaks in our lowest moments—not to shame us, but to re-center us in purpose, community, and faith.
In this week’s message, JT Meyer looks at the moment in 1 Kings 19 that Elijah hits rock bottom after one of his greatest spiritual victories. This sermon reminds us that burnout isn’t failure, and even prophets need naps. If you’re running on fumes, this message is a grace-filled invitation to stop striving and let God meet you in your weakness.
In this week's message JT Meyer looks at Elijahs bold showdown on Mt Carmel in 1 Kings 18. We explore themes of courage, the false Gods of our time & how God doesn't want our performance, he wants our presence.
This week, Megan Berkey continues our series On the life of Elijah by looking at 1 Kings 17:7-16. This is a story of Elijah, a foreign widow, and a God who shows up when the brook runs dry. Megan reminds us that God moves through the margins—and that what we have, even if it’s just a little, is more than enough.
This week JT Meyer kicked off FIRE & WHISPER - The Life of Elijah, by looking at 1 Kings 17:1-7. In this message, we explore how our calling often begins not with spotlight, but surrender- and how God often does His deepest work in the hidden places.
This week JT Meyer closes our series The Vine, by looking at John 16. We discuss what the Holy Spirit's roll is in our lives.
In this sermon, Nate Berkey continues our series on John 15 by looking at how we navigate a highly divisive world.
This week, JT Meyer continues our series 'The Vine' with a look at John 15:1-17, exploring the concept of striving versus abiding.
Nate Berkey kicks off our new series The Vine: Staying Connect to the Source of Life, by looking at John 14:15-31.
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This Easter message JT Meyer looks at the story of two disciples who lost hope after the death and resurection of Jesus and how it applies to us today.
JT Meyer wraps up our Famous Last Words series by looking at Luke 23:46. He discuss themes of surrender, mystery and intimacy with God.
This week JT Meyer looks at John 19:30. We discuss the phrase "It is finished" and all the powerful implications.
In this Sermon Nate Berkey continues to look at the seven last phrases from Jesus on the cross by looking at John 19:28. He discusses the comfort we can find in the humanity of Jesus.
This week JT Meyer looks at one of the most mysterious places in scripture, Jesus crying out "My God My God, why have you forsaken Me." We discuss the fulfillment of prophecy and what Jesus accomplished on the cross.
This weekend we look at Luke 23:39-43 and the story of the Thief on the cross. JT Meyer looks at theme of repentance, salvation and the Kingdom of God.
This week Megan Berkey continues our Famous Last Words series and discusses how even on the cross Jesus is concerned not only for our souls, but for all of who we are.
This week JT Meyer kicks off our new series: Famous Last Words by examining when Jesus said "Father forgive them, the don't know what they're doing."
This week JT Meyer interviews Laura to discuss how we can partner with God in caring for our community.
This week JT Meyer continues our Connect Four series, by discussing what it looks like to connect to the community around us.
This week Nate Berkey leads us through an exercise to help us explore our calling. Then he interviews Dr. Naomi Drakeford to discuss how she has processed her own calling and how we might consider ours.
This week Nate Berkey talks about misunderstandings we may have about calling, and how we as followers of Jesus can connect with ours.
This week Megan Berkey interviews Forrest Piatt Van Amber about how connecting to the church has been challenging and rewarding.
This week Megan Berkey continues our Connect Four series by looking at what it means to be the family of God.
This week JT Meyer shares more about to connect to God, then Laura Mosley shares part of her story. Then to wrap up JT Meyer leads us through an exercise to help us connect with Jesus.
JT Meyer kicks off our Connect Four series by discussing how connect to God is the primary connection we need, and we look at a few practical way to invest in that connection.
This week Rodney Piatt Van Amber looks at the story of Simeon & Anna and discusses how God isn' t an extra in our story, but we are not extras in God's story.
At our Christmas service, JT Meyer closes out our Advent series by looking at the love of God.
Nate Berkey continues our Advent series by looking at The Magnificat (Mary's song). We discuss the meaning of joy and how we can receive it.
JT Meyer continues our advent series. We discuss how we reconcile Jesus being the Prince of Peace when we don't see peace, and what we are called to do.
This week Megan Berkey kicks off our advent series by examining how we can have hope in times of upheaval.
JT Meyer wraps up our series in James by discussing what James has to say about prayer.
Nate Berkey continues our James series in James 4 by contrasting wisdom of the world and wisdom of God.
JT Meyer continued our series in James by looking at James 3 and how what we say matters.
This week is a special baptism service. JT Meyer talks about what we believe about baptism.
This week Megan Berkey leads us through James 2. She discusses how our love of God should be more than thought or feelings but should lead us to love for others.
JT Meyer Kicks off our new series in James. We take a look at James 1 and see how the Wisdom of the kingdom doesn't always look like the wisdom of the world.
This week, guest preacher Danny Meyer, looks at the parables of The Hidden Treasure & The Pearl of Great Price and tells the story of the Kingdom of God.
Nate Berkey continues our parables series. We look at the parable of the great banquet and see who Jesus invites to the table.
This week’s sermon, JT Meyer looks at the parable ‘The Good Samaritan’. He discusses the two questions: ‘What justifies us?’ and ‘Who is my neighbor?’.
JT Meyer continues our parable series by looking at the parable of The Friend at Midnight. Jesus tells this story to teach us more about how to pray, why we pray and what happens when we pray.
This week, JT Meyer talks about the parable of The Sower & The Seeds. We discuss the misconceptions of this parable, the good news of the Kingdom of God and how we can best partner with it.
This week Nata Berkey continues our Parables series by looking at The Pharisee & Tax Collector. We discuss that Jesus' mercy and love is for all people including the person we feel is most undeserving.
JT Meyer kicks off our Parables series by examining the story of the Prodigal Son. We look at the two brothers and the extravagant love of their Father.
This week JT Meyer looks at Luke 6:1-10, where Jesus helps us to understand the true meaning of the Sabbath.
This week, guest speaker Becca Catoe shares about the life of Hagar. She discusses how God saw her and how God sees us.
JT Meyer continues our series by talking about A woman who had a bleeding condition for 12 years and her interaction with Jesus.
In this weeks sermon, JT Meyer shares about Priscilla. and how her story gives us a biblical case for women in ministry. We also ask what aspects of her life can impact in our walks with Jesus today.
Megan Berkey kicks of our Women of the Bible series by looking at the midwives Shiphrah and Puah. We discuss how they were called to be liberators and how we are today.
JT Meyer finishes our Psalms series by looking at how God can be our refuge in peace in unstable times.
This week Megan Berkey leads us through Psalm 88 and how we have a God that is with us even in the darkness.
This week JT Meyer continues our series on the Psalm by looking at the most famous psalm in the Bible, Psalm 23. We discuss what it means for God to be our shepherd.
This weekends sermon JT Meyer looks at Psalm 42 and what we can do when we feel spiritually dry.
Nate Berkey continues our Series rhythm & Poetry by looking at Psalm 117 and how it point to Gods inclusion of all people.
Nate Berkey wraps up our Colossians series by asking the questions about "What might God be inviting us into?" and "How might we respond?"
This week Megan Berkey continues our Colossians series by looking at chapter 3. She discusses what it looks like to be transformed by christ.
This week JT Meyer continues our series in Colossians and looks at how we should lean on Jesus.
This week Nate continues our series in Colossians by asking the questions "Who is Jesus to you?" and "Who are you in light of Jesus?'
Nate Berkey kicks off our series on Colossians by discussing how Jesus isn't one of many options we have, but is above all things.
This week Rodney Piatt finishes our Practing the Way series, by talking about how we are called to do what Jesus did.
This week Nate Berkey continues our series Practicing the Way, by talking about what it means to become more like Jesus and how we do it.
This week JT Meyer continues our series Prating the way by talking about Being With Jesus.
Meagan Berkey kicks off our new series Practicing the way by talking about what it means to be an apprentice to Jesus.
He is Risen! In this sermon JT Meyer discusses the resurrection and the importance of Mary being the first to see Jesus.
In this special Good Friday service we hear selected readings on the death and burial of Jesus.
This week JT Meyer continues our Jesus Story series by looking at John 12. Mary the sister of Lazarus anoints Jesus. In this story we explore its implications and how it is a picture of true worship.
Nate Berkey continues our series; The Jesus Story, We look at the story of Lazarusin John 11 and examine how Jesus responds to different needs in different ways.
This week JT Meyer looks at the story of Zacchaeus. We discuss how Jesus see's us and wants to come into our lives. We also discuss how Jesus' holiness was attractive to people and what that means for us.
This week JT Meyer continues The Jesus Story by looking at Jesus Healing a Roman centurions slave in Luke 7. We talk about how Jesus was amazed at the Centurions faith and what that means for us.
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In this sermon Megan Berkey looks at the story of an angry mob looking to stone a woman. She discusses how Jesus stands with those in the margins and doesn't condemn them.
This week JT Meyer talks about Jesus inviting Peter to walk on water. He discusses what we can learn about storms & faith.
In this Sermon Nate Berkey continues our series The Jesus Story by discussing Jesus calling his first disciples and what it means for us today to be disciples.
In this weeks sermon, JT Meyer looks at the story of The Woman at the Well and how we have misunderstood it what we can learn from it. (Unfortunately the recording had audio issues, we appreciate your understanding)
JT Meyer continues our sermon series "The Jesus Story" by looking at the story of Jesus cleansing the temple by flipping over the tables and driving money lenders out in the temple courts.
Megan Berkey kicks off our new sermon series "The Jesus Story" by looking at the the story of Jesus turning water into wine.
For our Christmas service, JT Meyer wraps up our Advent series by talking about Love and how it is central to the Christmas story.
JT Meyer continues our Advent series by looking at the story of Mary & Elizabeth and what it tells us about Joy.
Megan Berkey continues our advent series by looking at Luke chapter 1 and how we are called to be peace makers.
This week JT Meyer kicks off our advent series by talking about Hope. We look at a past hope, a future hope and present hope.
JT Meyer wraps up our series in Ephesians by looking at Ephesians 6. We discuss the Armor of God and what it really means.
This weekend JT Meyer continues our series in Ephesians. We look at chapter 5 and discuss what it means to be filled with The Spirit.
This week Nate Berkey continues our series in Ephesians by looking at Ephesians 4. We discuss how we move from living in fear to living in freedom.
Megan Berkey continues our series in Ephesians by looking at chapter 3. She discusses the "mystery" that Paul shares with the church, how the good news is for all people!
In this sermon JT Meyer discusses Peters vision in Acts 10. The vision helps Peter understand that Jesus isn't just for one people group, but for everyone.
In this weeks sermon JT Meyer talks about sin and what God saved us from and what he saved us for.
In this Sermon JT looks at Ephesians chapter 1, and talks about being Loved, Forgiven & having an Inheritance.
In this weeks sermons Megan Berkey takes a look at the book of Joel and discusses what hope is and how we can have it.
JT Meyer continues our series on The Minor Prophets by looking at Hosea. We discuss how even in our unfaithfulness, God is always faithful.
This week, Nate Berkey continues our series on The Minor Prophets with a look at Amos. We discuss how caring for the community around us is at the center of Gods heart for our church.
In this weeks sermon Megan Berkey takes a look at The Prophet Jonah in a way that maybe you haven't before. She discusses the real point of the story of Jonah. , and what we can learn from it.
In this sermon JT Meyer discusses Habakkuk and his ability to be honest about his questions with God.
In this weeks message JT Meyer discusses the 5 Step Prayer Model and how we can pray for one another.
This week JT Meyer talks about how to grow into who Jesus has called us to be. We discuss how to create a culture that produces good fruit and how to be intentional with discipleship.
This week JT Meyer talks about what leadership is like in the Kingdom. We look at Jesus's example of being a servant and what it looks like for us to be servants.
This week Nate Berkey continues our FOUNDATIONS series with discussing sharing our faith. What if Instead of using a formula it looked more like simply talking about someone we love.
JT Meyer continues our FOUNDATIONS series by discussing community. Not only the importance of it, but some of the potential complications in pursuing it.
This week Nate Berkey discusses How to Study the Bible. He explores some of the baggage associated with the Bible and gives us two very practical ways of studying it.
Navigating through life can feels very difficult. In this weeks message JT Meyer discusses how we can hear Gods voice and how we can discern His will for our life.
JT Meyer continues our foundation series by talking about prayer. He discusses why we pray and gives 5 very practical prayers that you can incorporate into your daily life.
In this weeks sermon Megan Berkey continues our FOUNDATIONS series by discussing rest. The relationship between work and rest and how sabbath bring us life.
In this weeks sermon JT Meyer kicks off our new series FOUNDATIONS, by taking about Worship. We discuss the meaning of worship ,worship as a lifestyle and why we sing at our gatherings.
In this weeks sermon, guest preacher Christopher Meyer tells his story of addiction and what led him to be a missionary in Brazil.
In this weeks sermon, JT Meyer shares his story and how he was SHAPED. His story is about wondering if God was good and about discovering the most important aspect of our walk with the Lord isn't about what we believe or how we behave, but about knowing and being known by God.
This week Nate Berkey discusses what shapes our vision for the christian life. He talks about how our church should function like a living room where we all belong and invite others to belong.
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We continue our series on NEXT STEPS with JT Meyer talking about the mission of Jesus. We look at Matthew 28 and discuss how Jesus commissioned us to partner with him, and what that may look like in our lives.
In this weeks sermon JT Meyer kicks of our new series, NEXT STEPS, by discussing why community is so important.
In this weeks sermon JT looks at how for the disciples, after the resurrection everything was different, but so much was still the same. He looks at John 21 and a beautiful interaction between Peter & Jesus.
JT Meyer continues our series RESTORATION HEIGHTS by looking at the cross. In this sermon we discuss, why Jesus
had to die, what happened when he died and what does that mean for us today.
In this weeks sermon Nate Berkey discusses Pauls prayer to the church in Philippi, from Philippians 1. He looks at what a flourishing church community should look like and how it coincides with Gods plan of restoration.
JT Meyer continues our series RESTORATION HEIGHTS by talking about justice. Participating with God in his work of restoration, involves getting involved with justice issues.
This week guest speaker Danny Meyer continues the series RESTORATION HEIGHTS by discussing how the story of the Bible is God restoring his Kingdom here on earth!
This week, Megan Berkey continues our series RESTORATION HEIGHTS, by discussing being a people and individuals who love others and applies in ways we may have not thought about.
In this weeks sermon, JT Meyer continues our series RESTORATION HEIGHTS by discussing how Gods mission of restoration is not only what He wants to do through us but what He wants to do in us & how at our very core, we are beloved children of the King, made in His image.
JT Meyer launches a series called RESTORATION HEIGHTS and shares some exciting news! In this sermon JT sets the stage about How we partner with Jesus in His mission of reconciliation & How we can be a place filled with hope.
JT Meyer wraps up our Joshua - A LIFE OF INFLUENCE series by talking about how Joshua was strong and courageous, but maybe not for the reason we think. In this sermon we discuss humility, service and ultimately where we find our strength and courage.
In this weeks sermon Nate Berkey discuss the question 'What will we give out life to?" He also explores if wandering or deconstructing is wrong, and what we should do if and when we find ourselves in those places.
JT Meyer kicks off our new series JOSHUA - A LIFE OF INFLUENCE by looking at how Joshua lead the Israelites into the promised land and how today, we are called to help people reach their promised land.
This week JT Meyer wraps up our THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING series by talking about justice. What does the Bible say about justice, should the church get involved in justice issues, and if so, how?
In this weeks sermon JT continues the series THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING by discussing how we can share the love of God with the simple phrase "Can I pray for you?".
In this sermon JT kicks off our new series THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING, where discusses outreach/evangelism and lays a foundation for our how our church approaches this.
In this special Christmas Service JT Meyer talks about how the Christmas Story gives us a past hope, a present hope and a future hope.
In this weekend Sermon JT Meyer discusses if we are to Judge and if so how do we do it in a biblical way.
In this weeks sermon, Megan Berkey continues our look at the sermon on the Mount. This week we discuss worry and Megan gives us tools to work in ut and invites us to imagine a future where we are free from it.
In this weeks sermon, JT Meyer looks at the Lord Prayer and explores how it should impact our prayer life today.
JT Meyer continues our Sermon on the Mount series by asking the questions, "What are we living for?" and "What are we serving?"
In this Sermon Nate Berkey continues our series on the Sermon on the Mount and discusses Justice and how and why we love our enemies.
In this sermon JT Meyer continues to look at the Sermon in the mount discusses honesty and why our word matters.
Guest speaker Penny Meyer of Vineyard Church Delaware County shares with us how we can connect with God in an intimate way even throughout a time of suffering.
In this introduction to the Sermon on the Mount, JT discusses the beatitudes and Jesus' distinction between the crowd and the disciples.